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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,485.91, 32,217.48 and 22,214.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,485.91, 32,217.48 and 22,214.79 is: 30,473.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,485.91 : 32,217.48 = 22,214.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,485.91/32,217.48 = 22,214.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,485.91x = 32,217.48 × 22,214.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,485.91x = 715,704,552.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,704,552.53/23,485.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,473.79

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